Coelotes terrestris
VU

Coelotes terrestris

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coelotes_terrestris

Overview

Coelotes terrestris, the ground-living spider, is a spider in the family Agelenidae that stems from the once-assumed affiliation of the genus Coelotes, including this species, with the family Amaurobiidae, which has since been refuted.

Coelotes terrestris faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation due to urbanization and agricultural expansion in its native range. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the microhabitat conditions essential for this ground-dwelling spider species, while pollution and pesticide use in agricultural areas further compromise population stability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits forest floors, woodland edges, and areas with dense leaf litter and organic debris in temperate regions. It constructs funnel webs in soil crevices, under rocks, and among root systems in moist, shaded terrestrial environments.

Other threatened species in Agelenidae

Coelotes atroposVU

Coelotes atropos

Unknown

Threatened in Austria

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
VU

Large Tree-chernes

Dendrochernes cyrneus

Unknown
EN

Pipizella nigriana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Coelotes terrestris classified as Vulnerable?
Coelotes terrestris is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Coelotes terrestris faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation due to urbanization and agricultural expansion in its native range. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the microhabitat conditions essential for this ground-dwelling spider species, while pollution and pesticide use in agricultural areas further compromise population stability.
Where does Coelotes terrestris live?
Coelotes terrestris occurs in Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, and France (plus 12 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Coelotes terrestris?
The main threats to Coelotes terrestris are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.